UCS Community Education

Strengthen drawing skills and challenge your creativity. A variety of media, such as, graphite, ink, watercolor and more will be introduced. Students encouraged to utilize self-expression. Develop an understanding of Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Beginner through Advanced and Returning students are welcome. Bring sketch book and pencil. Each session is a new experience.

This class focuses on the fundamentals of creating an animated short. Designed to cover 2D and/or 3D animation, students will be able to utilize several skills in their work including frame rate, keyframes, tweeting, easing, character/ puppet design, and basic blocking and movement.

Future Athletes Academy is BRAND NEW and ONE OF A KIND. This class is what to do before official teams and/or activities start for your child. This class is offered for current kindergarten and 1st grade students for the 2023-24 school year. The premise of Future Athletes Academy is to give boys and girls an opportunity to learn and develop skills, strength, agility, and coordination (and more!) in a fun and rewarding environment. Future Athletes Academy is taught by Gary Chapp. Gary has taught elementary physical education in Utica Community Schools for 24 years and has coached 55+ different seasons in his 25 years as a coach in youth, junior high, and high school athletics. Future Athletes Academy is not specific to one, single sport. Instead, this class is designed to teach and develop skills and concepts that translate to most sports and activities - it’s like a head start for your “Future Athlete”. Because children inherently enjoy physical activity and challenges, this class is also perfect for just about any student this age. Skills and concepts being taught include: movement; agility; strength; hand-eye coordination; balance; throwing; tossing; rolling; tracking; catching; soccer dribbling and kicking; basketball dribbling and shooting; hand striking; striking with equipment; teamwork; sportsmanship; personal best; and more! With so much to cover, Future Athletes Academy is divided into 3 sessions throughout the school year – Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each session will follow a similar format but will include different learning opportunities. Course fee includes a $10.00 fee for t-shirt. IMPORTANT NOTE: sessions may be combined depending on enrollment.

This introductory class focuses on promoting a positive first experience with the Martial arts. Training touches on basic stances, kicking, blocking, punching and self-defense utilizing self-control while building self-esteem.

A beginner course designed as a positive introduction to the Martial arts. Training touches on basic stances, kicking, blocking, balance, coordination, and self-defense. Uniform not required. Class limited to 15 students.

Get in shape while learning Karate & Self-Defense. Wear loose clothing to this fun, no contact beginner’s class. Work at your own level & increase focus, balance, control & strength while learning valuable Martial arts techniques. Relieve stress & achieve higher self-confidence.